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Title 23: Motor Vehicles

Chapter 013: Operation of Vehicles

  • Subchapter 001: GENERAL PROVISIONS
  •    § 1001. Rules

  •    § 1002. Repealed. 1981, No. 82, § 7(7).

  •    § 1003. State speed zones

  •    § 1004. Interstate highway rules

  •    § 1005. Regulation of parking

  •    § 1006. Stopping at railroad crossings

  •    § 1006a. Highways; emergency closure

  •    § 1006b. Smugglers' notch; winter closure of Vermont Route 108; vehicle operation prohibited

  •    § 1006c. Chain requirements for vehicles with weight ratings of more than 26,000 pounds

  •    § 1007. Local speed limits

  •    § 1007a. Neighborhood electric vehicles; speed limit

  •    § 1008. Ordinances in municipalities

  •    § 1008a. Regulation of motor vehicles at State airports

  •    § 1009. Restrictions of controlled-access roadway

  •    § 1010. Special occasions; town highway maintenance

  •    § 1011. Applicability of this chapter

  •    § 1012. Obedience to enforcement officers

  •    § 1013. Authority of enforcement officers

  •    § 1014. Persons riding animals

  •    § 1015. Authorized emergency vehicles

  •    § 1016. Reports of arrests

  •    § 1017. Speed limit in school zones


  • Subchapter 002: TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS
  •    § 1021. Obedience to traffic-control devices

  •    § 1022. Traffic-control signals

  •    § 1023. Pedestrian-control signals

  •    § 1024. Flashing signals

  •    § 1025. Standards

  •    § 1026. Lane control signals

  •    § 1027. Unauthorized signs, signals, or markings

  •    § 1028. Interference with devices or signals

  •    § 1029. Municipal signs


  • Subchapter 003: USE OF ROADWAY
  •    § 1031. Driving to right

  •    § 1032. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions

  •    § 1033. Passing motor vehicles and vulnerable users

  •    § 1034. Passing on the right

  •    § 1035. Limitations

  •    § 1036. No-passing zones

  •    § 1037. One-way roadways and rotaries

  •    § 1038. Driving on roadways laned for traffic

  •    § 1039. Following too closely, crowding, and harassment

  •    § 1040. Driving on divided highways

  •    § 1041. Restricted access roadways

  •    § 1042. Restricting the use of town highways

  •    § 1043. Operation of neighborhood electric vehicles


  • Subchapter 004: RIGHT OF WAY
  •    § 1046. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection

  •    § 1047. Vehicle turning left

  •    § 1048. Stop or yield intersections

  •    § 1049. Vehicle entering from private road

  •    § 1050. Operation on approach of law enforcement and emergency vehicles or when approaching stationary law enforcement and emergency vehicles or work zone

  •    § 1050a. Authorized highway maintenance vehicles


  • Subchapter 005: PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES
  •    § 1051. Pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks

  •    § 1052. Crossing except at crosswalks

  •    § 1053. Repealed. 2009, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 8.

  •    § 1054. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks

  •    § 1055. Pedestrians on roadways

  •    § 1056. Highway solicitations

  •    § 1057. Duty toward persons who are blind

  •    § 1058. Duties of pedestrians

  •    § 1059. Driving through safety zone


  • Subchapter 006: TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING
  •    § 1061. Turning at intersections

  •    § 1062. Turning prohibited

  •    § 1063. Starting parked vehicles

  •    § 1064. Signals required; general obligation to turn and move safely

  •    § 1065. Hand signals


  • Subchapter 007: SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
  •    § 1071. Railroad grade crossings

  •    § 1072. Certain vehicles must stop

  •    § 1073. Heavy equipment

  •    § 1074. Vehicle entering roadway

  •    § 1075. Passing school bus

  •    § 1076. Commercial motor vehicles; railroad crossings


  • Subchapter 008: SPEED RESTRICTIONS
  •    § 1081. Basic rule and maximum limits

  •    § 1082. Slow-moving vehicles

  •    § 1083. Special speed limitations


  • Subchapter 009: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
  •    § 1091. Negligent operation; grossly negligent operation

  •    § 1092. Damaging surface of road

  •    § 1093. Smoke screen device

  •    § 1094. Operation without consent of owner; aggravated operation without consent of owner

  •    § 1095. Entertainment picture visible to the operator

  •    § 1095a. Junior operator use of portable electronic devices

  •    § 1095b. Handheld use of portable electronic device prohibited

  •    § 1096. General penalties

  •    § 1097. Excessive speed

  •    § 1098. Disposition of pending cases

  •    § 1099. Texting prohibited


  • Subchapter 010: STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
  •    § 1101. Stopping, standing, or parking

  •    § 1102. Removal of stopped vehicles

  •    § 1103. Repealed. 1973, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.

  •    § 1104. Stopping prohibited

  •    § 1105. Additional parking ordinances

  •    § 1106. Limitations on use of State highway facilities


  • Subchapter 011: MISCELLANEOUS RULES
  •    § 1110. Prohibited idling of motor vehicles

  •    § 1111. Unattended motor vehicle

  •    § 1112. Closed highways

  •    § 1113. Limitations on backing

  •    § 1114. Riding on motorcycles and motor-driven cycles

  •    § 1115. Operating motorcycles and motor-driven cycles on roadways laned for traffic

  •    § 1116. Clinging to other vehicles

  •    § 1117. Footrests and handlebars

  •    § 1118. Obstruction to driver's view

  •    § 1119. Opening and closing vehicle doors

  •    § 1120. Repealed. 1983, No. 102 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.

  •    § 1121. Coasting prohibited

  •    § 1122. Following fire apparatus prohibited

  •    § 1123. Driving over fire hose prohibited

  •    § 1124. Position of operator

  •    § 1125. Obstructing windshields, windows

  •    § 1126. Putting glass, other items, on highway prohibited

  •    § 1126a. Depositing snow onto or across certain highways prohibited

  •    § 1127. Control in presence of animals

  •    § 1128. Crashes; duty to stop

  •    § 1129. Crashes; reports

  •    § 1130. Permitting unlicensed or impaired person to operate

  •    § 1131. Warning signal

  •    § 1132. Driving on sidewalk

  •    § 1133. Eluding a police officer

  •    § 1134. Motor vehicle operator; consumption or possession of alcohol or cannabis

  •    § 1134a. Motor vehicle passenger; consumption or possession of alcohol or cannabis

  •    § 1134b. Using tobacco or cannabis in a motor vehicle with child present

  •    § 1135. Trespass by motor vehicle


  • Subchapter 012: OPERATION OF BICYCLES, ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES, AND PLAY VEHICLES
  •    § 1136. Application of subchapter; rights and obligations of bicyclists under other laws

  •    § 1136a. Electric bicycles

  •    § 1137. Riding on bicycles

  •    § 1138. Clinging to motor vehicles

  •    § 1139. Riding on roadways and bicycle paths

  •    § 1139a. Bicycle control signals

  •    § 1140. Carrying articles

  •    § 1141. Equipment on bicycles

  •    § 1141a. Electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMD); required equipment; operation

  •    § 1142. Penalties

  •    § 1143. Not evidence of negligence


  • Subchapter 013: DRUNKEN DRIVING
  •    §§ 1181-1195. Repealed. 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. March 1, 1973.

  •    §§ 1183-1195. Repealed. 1969, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 11.

  •    § 1200. Definitions

  •    § 1201. Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substance; criminal refusal; enhanced penalty for BAC of 0.16 or more

  •    § 1201c. Calculation of suspensions and revocations

  •    § 1202. Consent to taking of tests to determine blood alcohol content or presence of other drug

  •    § 1203. Administration of tests; retention of test and videotape

  •    § 1203a. Independent chemical test; blood tests

  •    § 1203b. Duty to report blood test results

  •    § 1204. Permissive inferences

  •    § 1205. Civil suspension; summary procedure

  •    § 1206. Suspension of license for driving while under influence; first conviction

  •    § 1207. Repealed. 1973, No. 79, § 9, eff. May 23, 1973.

  •    § 1208. Suspensions for subsequent convictions

  •    § 1209. Repealed. 1973, No. 79, § 9, eff. May 23, 1973.

  •    § 1209a. Conditions of reinstatement; alcohol and driving education; screening; therapy programs

  •    § 1210. Penalties

  •    § 1211. Construction of cross references

  •    § 1212. Conditions of release and parole; arrest upon violation

  •    § 1213. Ignition interlock restricted driver's license or certificate; penalties

  •    § 1213a. Immobilization of vehicle

  •    § 1213b. Forfeiture of vehicle

  •    § 1213c. Immobilization and forfeiture proceedings

  •    § 1214. Repealed. 1991, No. 55, § 20.

  •    § 1215. Injunctive relief

  •    § 1216. Repealed. 2025, No. 45, § 4(d), eff. July 1, 2025.

  •    § 1217. [Reserved for future use.]

  •    § 1218. Commercial motor vehicles; 0.04

  •    § 1219. Commercial motor vehicle; detectable amount; out-of-service

  •    § 1220. Repealed. 2021, No. 76, § 33, effective July 1, 2021.

  •    § 1220a. DUI Enforcement Special Fund

  •    § 1220b. Blood and Breath Alcohol Testing Special Fund


  • Subchapter 014: EQUIPMENT
  •    § 1221. Condition of vehicle

  •    § 1221a. Defective equipment warning

  •    § 1222. Inspection of registered vehicles

  •    § 1222a. Emissions of diesel-powered commercial vehicles

  •    § 1223. Prohibitions

  •    § 1224. Inspection certificates

  •    § 1225. Penalty

  •    § 1226. Reciprocity

  •    § 1227. Certified inspection mechanics

  •    § 1228. Mechanic certification; inspection designation; revocation

  •    § 1229. Rules

  •    § 1230. Charge

  •    § 1231. Administrative penalties

  •    § 1241. Locking device

  •    § 1242. Safety glass

  •    § 1243. Lights

  •    § 1244. Illumination required

  •    § 1245. Illumination required on motorcycles

  •    § 1246. Restrictions

  •    § 1247. Approval of lighting devices

  •    § 1248. Taillights

  •    § 1249. Directional signal lamps

  •    § 1250. Clearance lamps

  •    § 1251. Sirens and emergency warning lamps; out-of-state emergency and rescue vehicles

  •    § 1252. Law enforcement and emergency services vehicles; issuance of permits for sirens or emergency warning lamps, or both; use of amber lamps

  •    § 1253. Inspection of permits

  •    § 1254. Emergency warning lamp; definition

  •    § 1255. Exceptions

  •    § 1256. Motorcycles; headgear

  •    § 1257. Eye protection

  •    § 1258. Child restraint systems; individuals under 18 years of age

  •    § 1259. Safety belts; persons 18 years of age or older

  •    § 1281. Additional equipment

  •    § 1281a. Optional equipment

  •    § 1282. Operator, equipment, and inspection

  •    § 1283. Identification and equipment of school buses

  •    § 1284. Vehicle maintenance

  •    § 1285. Pupil instruction

  •    § 1286. Penalties

  •    § 1287. Multifunction school activity bus

  •    § 1301. Emergency exits

  •    § 1302. Rubber tires on trucks; number of trailers

  •    § 1303. Flares required

  •    § 1304. Use

  •    § 1305. Mirror required

  •    § 1306. Rear wheel flaps

  •    § 1307. Brake equipment required

  •    § 1308. Performance ability of brakes

  •    §§ 1321-1324. Repealed. 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. March 1, 1973.

  •    § 1341. Trailer coaches-Safety chain

  •    § 1342. Fire extinguisher

  •    § 1343. Repealed. 1971, No. 228 (Adj. Sess.), § 32.

  •    § 1344. Riding in trailer coaches

  •    § 1361. Lights on vehicles other than motor vehicles

  •    § 1362. Night operation


  • Subchapter 015: WEIGHT, SIZE, LOADS
  •    § 1391. Tire and axle limits

  •    § 1391a. Penalties for overweight operation

  •    § 1392. Gross weight limits on highways

  •    § 1392a. Authority of Commissioner to delegate permitting functions

  •    § 1393. Weight limits in cities; adoption by towns or incorporated villages of State limits; limits on class 1 town highways

  •    § 1394. Designation of class 1 town highways

  •    § 1395. Repealed. 1993, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.

  •    § 1396. Special weight limits for bridges and highways

  •    § 1397. Weight limit signs

  •    § 1397a. Special limits for covered bridges

  •    § 1398. Certified statement to be filed

  •    § 1399. Exceptions for construction and maintenance equipment; fire apparatus; and heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicles

  •    § 1400. Permit to operate in excess of weight and size limits; State highways

  •    § 1400a. Special local highway and bridge limits; reimbursement for damages; special permits

  •    § 1400b. Filing of restrictions, publication

  •    § 1400c. Gross limits on town highways and bridges

  •    § 1400d. Agricultural service vehicles

  •    § 1401. Contents of permit

  •    § 1402. Overweight, width, height, and length permits; fees

  •    § 1403. Expiration or revocation

  •    § 1404. Bond required

  •    § 1405. Actions against the bond

  •    § 1406. Federally owned vehicles

  •    § 1407. Operation of overweight vehicles

  •    § 1408. Operating vehicle in excess of registered capacity

  •    § 1409. Weighing of vehicles

  •    § 1410. Removal of overloads

  •    § 1411. Refusal to weigh vehicle or remove overload

  •    § 1412. Multiple weight violations

  •    § 1413. Disposition of impounded vehicles and loads

  •    § 1414. Reciprocal enforcement

  •    § 1415. Transfer of weight permits

  •    § 1431. Height and width limits

  •    § 1432. Length of vehicles

  •    § 1433. Reasonable access

  •    § 1434. Operation in excess of weight, height, or width limits; penalties

  •    § 1435. Enforcement plan

  •    § 1436. Statewide Municipal Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Fund

  •    § 1437. Exception for towaway trailer transporter combination

  •    § 1451. Loads on passenger cars

  •    § 1452. Securing loads of wood or wood products

  •    § 1453. Baled products

  •    § 1454. Securing loads

  •    § 1455. Carrying of permits in the permitted motor vehicle


  • Subchapter 016: LIABILITY OF OPERATORS
  •    § 1491. Repealed. 1969, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. March 12, 1970.

  •    § 1492. Liability for damage defined; limitations


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